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Analyzing which LA Clippers’ guards should be in the playoff rotation

By Ryan Snellings

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 04: Marcus Morris Sr. #8 and Rajon Rondo #4 of the Los Angeles Clippers react to a play against the Los Angeles Lakers during the second quarter at Staples Center on April 04, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 04: Marcus Morris Sr. #8 and Rajon Rondo #4 of the Los Angeles Clippers react to a play against the Los Angeles Lakers during the second quarter at Staples Center on April 04, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images) /
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Mar 4, 2021; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; LA Clippers guard Patrick Beverley (21) reacts during a time out during the fourth quarter against the LA Clippers at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 4, 2021; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; LA Clippers guard Patrick Beverley (21) reacts during a time out during the fourth quarter against the LA Clippers at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /

LA Clippers Guard: Patrick Beverley

Patrick Beverley is another guard we can all but mark down as part of the team’s rotation in the playoffs. Following a stint of missed games for the team, he’s slowly ramping back up to being able to play.

If he can get back in the next week or two, fully expect him to regain his starting position which gives the LA Clippers one of the best trios of defenders in the NBA.

Beverley knows his role and performs well. He’s not a high-volume scorer at just 8.3 points per game but when he lets it fly, he’s accurate. He’s shooting a career-high 42% from deep this season, something that is invaluable in that starting lineup. He also provides some serious rebounding from the guard position, grabbing nearly four a game this year. Bev just hustles and is the heart of this team.

In the playoffs, his tenacity will help give the starting group energy from the jump and even though he might not play make at the same level as Rajon Rondo, he can do enough to help play make by committee for the first few minutes of the game.

Honestly, Beverley might be the third-best player on the team given his impact from not just a gameplay standpoint but an emotional one.

He’s staying in the rotation as long as he’s healthy.

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